RIC I (second edition) Augustus 467 Augustus obverse — Legend surrounding S C Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 467 Augustus reverse — Altar with bowl-shaped top, hung with garland Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 467
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Quadrans
Date
4 BC
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.46g
Diameter
17mm
Die Axis
7 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

C RVBELLIVS BLANDVS

Legend surrounding S C

Reverse

IIIVIR A A A F F

Altar with bowl-shaped top, hung with garland

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 467 is a quadrans of Augustus (4 BC), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Altar with bowl-shaped top, hung with garland. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.46g, 17mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 467?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 467 is a Bronze Quadrans of Augustus (4 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 467.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 467?
The obverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription C RVBELLIVS BLANDVS. The reverse depicts Altar with bowl-shaped top, hung with garland with the inscription IIIVIR A A A F F.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 467?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 467 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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